Cost Employers Billions
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Healthy Businesses Start with Safe Workplaces
The MSD Pledge invites companies and organizations to protect their most valuable assets: their workers. By taking the pledge, you will join a growing community of employers committed to sharing ergonomic solutions and cutting edge insights, enhance the wellbeing of your workers, gain access to free tools, events and training, strengthen your safety culture and be able to assess your progress.
The Challenge
The Cost
The Equity Impact
The Mental Health Connection
The Opportunity
The Solution
Changing the approach to MSD risks can provide relief to millions of workers and save employers the costs of physical and psychological disability. In addition, many technologies that reduce MSD risk also make it easier for workers to perform their tasks, directly enhancing productivity. By investing in workplace safety, employers can improve their bottom line, strengthen retention, reduce absenteeism and improve workers' lives on the jobsite and beyond.
MSD injuries contribute to and are worsened by psychological distress in the workplace. Work-related stress, brought on by such conditions as a heavy workload or inconsistent schedule, can cause workers to physically tense up or lose focus on the job, increasing the likelihood of injury. Committing to MSD risk reduction is a commitment to both the physical and mental health of your workforce.
Jobs with greater MSD hazards are disproportionately occupied by low-wage workers and communities of color — two groups that often have less access to healthcare and face significant structural barriers, such as economic instability and health inequities. Low-wage workers often have little control over their work environments. MSD risk reduction strengthens an organization's commitment to an equitable workplace.
Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common causes of disability, early retirement, and limitations to gainful employment. They cost employers billions each year in lost productivity, worker compensation, absenteeism and presenteeism, turnover and ability to attract new talent. Injuries caused by overexertion cost $13.3 billion alone. The good news: MSD risk reduction is a smart investment. Every dollar spent on prevention generates twice the return or more.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are pervasive, affecting nearly one-quarter of the global population, and they are complex. They can include tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, ruptured or herniated discs, and sprains — just to name just a few. They can affect anyone at any age, and they result from workplace tasks that involve actions like repetitive movements, awkward or static postures and forceful exertions.
Every worker deserves to work in an environment where their safety is valued and risks of musculoskeletal disorders are evaluated and minimized. The National Safety Council and Amazon have been working on several key initiatives to prevent these ergonomic injuries. Together, we are inspiring a global movement across all industries that improves workplace safety, reduces MSD risk and improves worker wellbeing.
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The MSD Pledge invites companies and organizations to protect their most valuable assets: their workers. By taking the pledge, you will join a growing community of employers committed to sharing ergonomic solutions and cutting edge insights, enhance the wellbeing of your workers, gain access to free tools, events and training, strengthen your safety culture and be able to assess your progress.
The Solution
Changing the approach to MSD risks can provide relief to millions of workers and save employers the costs of physical and psychological disability. In addition, many technologies that reduce MSD risk also make it easier for workers to perform their tasks, directly enhancing productivity. By investing in workplace safety, employers can improve their bottom line, strengthen retention, reduce absenteeism and improve workers' lives on the jobsite and beyond.
The Opportunity
MSD injuries contribute to and are worsened by psychological distress in the workplace. Work-related stress, brought on by such conditions as a heavy workload or inconsistent schedule, can cause workers to physically tense up or lose focus on the job, increasing the likelihood of injury. Commiting to MSD risk reduction is a commitment to both the physical and psychological safety of your workforce.
The Mental Health Connection
Jobs with greater MSD hazards are disproportionately occupied by low-wage workers and communities of color — two groups that often have less access to healthcare and face significant structural barriers, such as economic instability and health inequities. Low-wage workers often have little control over their work environments. MSD risk reduction strengthens an organization's commitment to an equitable workplace.
The Equity Impact
Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common causes of disability, early retirement, and limitations to gainful employment. They cost employers billions each year in worker compensation, lost productivity and absenteeism. Injuries caused by overexertion cost $13.3 billion alone. The good news: MSD risk reduction is a smart investment. Every dollar spent on prevention generates twice the return or more.
The Cost
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are pervasive, affecting nearly one-quarter of the global population, and they are complex. They can include tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, ruptured or herniated discs, and sprains — just to name just a few. They can affect anyone at any age, and they result from workplace tasks that involve actions like repetitive movements, awkward or static postures and forceful exertions.
Every worker deserves to work in an environment where their safety is valued and risks of musculoskeletal disorders are evaluated and minimized. The National Safety Council and Amazon have been working on several key initiatives to prevent these ergonomic injuries. Together, we are inspiring a global movement across all industries that improves workplace safety, reduces MSD risk and improves worker wellbeing.
The Challenge
The Solution
The Opportunity
The Mental Health Connecton
The Equity Impact
The Cost
The Challenge
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Cost Employers Billions
Healthy Businesses Start with Safe Workplaces
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